- Severe weather prompts utility mobilization across the state of Michigan.
- Severe storms caused power outages, flash flooding, and a structure fire in Howell and Milford, Michigan.
- While monitoring weather in Michigan, NWS confirms a utility is operating, assessing damage near Detroit, and reporting damage in Brighton and Howell.
- NWS monitors weather patterns affecting Detroit while Mayor Sheffield addresses the city's damage assessment.
A confirmed tornado event has impacted Detroit, leading to a state of emergency declaration by the city's mayor.
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What happened
A confirmed tornado event has impacted Detroit, leading to a state of emergency declaration by the city's mayor.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tornado crosses river from city limits.1 source
Tornado caused damage in Gabriel Richard Park and Belle Isle, leading to a state of emergency.1 source
Widespread damage reported to Detroit's infrastructure following the tornado event.1 source
Tornado continued through Detroit area; NTP based in London, Ontario.1 source
Tornado confirmed in Detroit; Mayor declares state of emergency.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Detroit
city in and county seat of Wayne County, and largest city in State of Michigan, United States
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Mary Sheffield
American politician serving as Mayor of Detroit
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